The Judges...and our Host
Resident Judges
Miss Tempest Rose - Producer, Burlesque Star and Director of HOB
Beginning her career as a professionally trained musical theatre and classical actress Tempest Rose discovered the wonderful world of burlesque totally by accident when she
was asked to audition for the prestigious burlesque cabaret troupe The Kitten Club.
Tempest Rose's 17 years performance experience and training beginning at a young age has allowed her to become an innovative and respected burlesque choreographer,
teacher and producer. Selected credits include the prestigious Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2010 in Las Vegas; hosting and ensemble choreography for the sell-out show Circus
Burlesque at The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Festival 2010; three West End runs with The Kitten Club; appearances on Channel 4, BBC3, ITV2, BBC Radio London, and London Fashion
Week 2010. Tempest Rose strongly believes in the empowerment of women worldwide to be free to express their creativity and personality without fear, judgment or oppression.
“Gratuitous show-stealer … with devilish charms” - Time Out. "Phenomenally Talented" Three Weeks
Delores Deluxe - Burlesque Star, Entertainment Manager at Volupte
Delores Deluxe is one of the longest established performers, producers and promoters on the London burlesque and cabaret scene. She is a founder and leader of London’s longest running troupe The Kitten Club Burlesque Cabaret which have been performing around London for 7 years and has led the troupe to many successes and glamorous accolades including two West End Shows, residencies at Volupte and Madame JoJo's, Performances at Cafe de Paris, Claridges and Bush Hall and also regular musings on the airwaves of BBC London. Having a 10 year background in classical acting and musical theatre, Delores was delighted to stumble into the emerging burlesque scene in London and to put her skills to a exciting new use.
Delores’s well respected career in cabaret and burlesque has also put her as the Entertainment Manager and booker for Volupte, one of London’s premiere burlesque venues.
GUEST JUDGES:
JANUARY: Dave the Bear - Founder of the Cubs, Member of The Bears and Boylesque Superstar
Glory Pearl - Burly-Pole Artist, International Burlesque Star, Comic Burlesque Expert
FEBRUARY: Sarina Del Fuego - Sarina is not only well respected burlesque star and producer in her native Australia she is the Entertainment Booker for London Venue Proud Cabaret
MARCH: Marianne Cheesecake - International Burlesque Star and producer of Cafe Coco's Monthly Burlesque Nights
APRIL: Christian Lee - A Burlesque Compere and Internationally renouned Magician, Christian Lee has seen more Burlesque then Anne Summers has nipple tassels! Regular producer of varierty nights in London.
MAY: The return of one of our all-stars Mr GoGo Harder from New York City! Boylesque Producer, Star and Compere.....
Check back for further announcments...
HOST - Barnaby Slater:
Barnaby is a sharp gag-smith, story-teller and naturally spontaneous MC. In just his third year of performing stand up, he has already spent a year learning
his trade and wooing audiences in London, New York and Los Angeles. Versatile and quick thinking, Barnaby manages to pull off even the darkest of gags with a poise and
charm.